• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary ASO-6 $98,478 - $104,165 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary up to 31/8/26

About the Role

As a Contract Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective delivery of non-clinical services within Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN). Reporting to the Manager Partners and Performance, you will oversee contract management, performance monitoring and service delivery reporting aligned with Public Private Partnership (PPP) frameworks. Your work will contribute directly to the smooth operation of vital support services that underpin high-quality patient care.

In this dynamic and collaborative role, you’ll manage key relationships between CALHN and external service providers, ensuring contractual obligations are met and performance standards are upheld. With a strong focus on accountability, communication and continuous improvement, you’ll help shape a high-performing, patient-centred environment that delivers value and excellence in service provision.

About You

You are a proactive and experienced professional with a strong background in contract management and stakeholder engagement. Your strategic mindset and analytical capabilities enable you to drive results while maintaining a focus on quality service delivery.

Strong experience in contract management, performance monitoring, and outsourced services

Skilled in analysing complex data, solving critical problems, and implementing improvements

Excellent communication and negotiation skills across diverse stakeholders and teams

In-depth knowledge of contract procedures, and relevant health regulations

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 909743

Enquiries to:

Linda Kay Position: Manager Partners and Performance
Phone: 70741381
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 15 August 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

909743 RD Contract Manager.pdf

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